Countries that once welcomed Syrians fleeing the civil war are now forcing them to return as Assad is feted by the Arab world …
Lebanon faces challenges as Syrian potatoes enter illegally, hurting local farmers and economy
However, between the two seasons, the price of potatoes in Lebanon reached 35,000 Lebanese lira per kilogram as Syrian potatoes infiltrated the market through smuggling due to its lower production and …
Why a Raleigh diplomat launched billion-dollar lawsuit against Syria
The family of a prominent Raleigh businessman is suing the country of Syria in a case that could mean more than $1 billion in damages. Jim Cain, former U.S. ambassador to Denmark, and his family, …
Leaders criticise Obama on ‘protecting Muslims in India’ remark — here’s who said what
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she was shocked that Obama has made such remarks. “He was commenting on Indian Muslims… having bombed Muslim-majority countries from Syria to Yemen… during …
Palmdale man found guilty of smuggling 2,000-year-old Roman mosaic from Syria
A Palmdale, Calif., man was convicted by a federal jury Wednesday of illegally importing a nearly 2,000-year-old ancient Roman floor mosaic from Syria into the United States. According to the United …
Happy endings: the Syrian refugee’s restaurant that you helped thrive
Ghofran Hamza was one of 15 immigrant chefs featured in a Guardian special last year. How is she doing now?
Israel isn’t an enemy, says Lebanese activist – opinion
Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood appropriate some of this money to pay lone wolves who have left Syria and Lebanon as migrants to the EU. They pose a clear and present threat.
Syria’s rebel-held northwest receives first UN aid convoy since earthquake
UN aid has not entered northwest Syria since the earthquake that hit the region in February left millions suffering in devastating humanitarian conditions.
Humanitarian mission headed to Syria — but it won’t repatriate detained Canadians
A Canadian humanitarian mission that includes a senator will travel to northeastern Syria in the hope of visiting Canadians detained in Kurdish prison camps — but Ottawa will not let them repatriate …
US urges Syria de-escalation as Turkish drone strikes continue
The United States on Friday said that it opposes any military operation that destabilizes the security and stability in Syria, days after a Turkish drone attack killed local leaders of the northeast …